May 02, 2025

Manhattan man accused of rape

Posted May 02, 2025 5:33 PM

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an alleged sex assault in Manhattan.

Just after 3a.m. Thursday, officers filed a report of rape in Manhattan. A 19-year-old woman was listed as a victim and a 46-year-old man known to her was listed as the suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday, police arrested 46-year-old Michael Nash of Manhattan, in the 3200 block of Kimball on a requested charge of rape. Nash met the requirement of a $25,000 bond and is no longer in custody.